My children are finishing the year at a primary school in Ireland. Their teachers have been wonderful and I want to give them an end of the year thank you gift. In the U.S. gift certificates are popular but I'm unsure of the etiquette surrounding gift giving in this situation. Please advise. Thank you!
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 10 answers

I recently learned I am eligible for Irish citizenship because my grandparents were born in Ireland. I need to obviously prove my relation to them, which is where things get sticky. I am related to them by way of my somewhat estranged father. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 13 answers

What are some not-to-be-missed events, activities, bars, and traditions in Chicago for St. Patrick's Day? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for an irish/punk-sounding song that often gets played on TV during sporting events. It was played multiple times during the Patriots-Giants game (usually right before commercial breaks) the other day, and I just heard it during the Winter Classic Hockey game too. Best-guess description of how it goes after the jump. [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Ginger Ale ( the soda, not the beer) was supposedly invented in Ireland in the 1850s. However, I can't find anything more specific. Do you know of any history links that have concrete information about the invention of Ginger Ale in Ireland around the 1850s? If it could be pinpointed to a certain person or town or custom, that would be great.
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Set list for performing in an Irish bar. [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 35 answers

Somewhere in my travels I found the album "Alive In Belfast: The Warehouse Sessions." I have the song titles, but not the artists. Help! [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 6 answers

CustomsFilter - Bringing home the bacon? Irish bacon (rashers), that is. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 20 answers

Irish and Northerners: Tell me your reflections on religious programming on present-day RTE TV and Radio? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there any way for an American to live in Dublin other than a work permit, marriage, or student visa? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2007 - 7 answers

Asking for a friend: If you could design a booklet to be distributed at a party at an Irish pub, what would you include? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 12 answers

In preparation for St. Patrick's Day: Name the best Irish drinking songs, including the best versions. And go ahead and throw the Pogues in, because I know you can't help yourself -- what's their best song about drinking?
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 56 answers

St. Patrick's Day is coming up. Can you recommend books for getting into the mood and for appreciating Irish heritage and culture? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2007 - 30 answers

Irishlorefilter: I once heard a brief reference to a fascinating irish legend/tale/fictionalized episode. This was many years ago, back when ask Metafilter didn't exist, so I don't know if everything I say is true or I made it up. [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2007 - 4 answers

Help me acquire The Little Prince in Irish (An Prionsa Beag.) [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2006 - 5 answers

I need an Irish gift (or alternative) for a Japanese wedding, next Saturday. Must be able to arrange in time. Help, there's more inside...... [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Tell me about the office Christmas party in Ireland. [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2006 - 10 answers

Trying to remember an Irish drinking song (are there any other types?) [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 8 answers

How to woo a Scottish/Irish boy.. are there tricks or sexual customs I should know? What is he used to from the local girls? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 42 answers

I need a good Irish bar in San Francisco. The kind where there's lots of drunken singing of faux-Irish songs. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2006 - 20 answers

Help me determine how much green blood runs through my veins. [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2006 - 24 answers

Today is St. Patrick's day. Is it only a holiday for catholic Irish? In NYC, the big 5th Avenue parade is run by a Catholic Org. (thereby prohibiting gays), but is labeled as an "Irish Pride" Parade, but we never hear about the protestant side of the Irish? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2006 - 39 answers

What are some films that show historically accurate racist or bigoted behavior that was directed against Irish, Italian and/or Catholic immigrants to America? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2006 - 23 answers

Trying to find the spelling for an Irish phrase which means something like "wet-black hounds from the abyss." [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2006 - 5 answers

How widespread is the Irish language in Ireland? What language, outside of English, would be most applicable? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2005 - 21 answers

At the end of the most recent episode of The Wire (episode 28- dead soldiers), what was the song they sang at the wake?
posted on Oct 8, 2004 - 5 answers

Being 1/2 Irish I really should know the answers to these questions, but I don't. This year I'm taking over the St. Patrick's Day dinner from my mom. 1) How much corned beef and cabbage do I need for 7 adults and three kids? 2) Is there a traditional Irish dessert (besides whiskey) that should be served afterwards? 3) What about appetizers? 4) Are the draft bottles of Guinness as good as the cans? 4b) Are they pint-sized? 5) Any other tips, other than not wearing orange?
posted on Mar 15, 2004 - 16 answers